Cape Verde Taste

481 Geneva Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

African

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cape Verde Taste has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Cape Verde Taste scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Top of deep freezer chest broke. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed around the dumpster. Clean to remove

590.005/5-501.115-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom missing signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Missing a valid serve safe certificate. Provide and post

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Top of deep freezer chest broke. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed around the dumpster. Clean to remove

590.005/5-501.115-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom missing signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of updated maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tags expired in May 2025 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for next week

590.006/6-201.17-C

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tags expired in May 2025 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for next week

590.006/6-201.17-C

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at the hand sink closest to the front service line

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tags expired in May 2025 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for next week

590.006/6-201.17-C

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Chicken in hot holding cabinet 93F / Cabinet was turned down low. Chicken will be reheated to 165F and returned to cabinet once it has reached temp./ Provide 135F or greater

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand soap is out at hand sink next to 3 bay sink / Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser needs to be refilled

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tags expired in October 2024 / Scheduled cleaning for this week

590.006/6-201.17-C

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand washing sign at the hand sink located next to the fryers. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Alllergen Certification. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at observed at the hand sink in the front service area and back preparation area's. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan. 2023. Address and provide up to date hood tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small Silver King freezer next to the recyle bin with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. 2 Small coffin style freezers in the back preparation room with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tage for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 5, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cape Verde Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cape Verde Taste on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cape Verde Taste?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cape Verde Taste.

How does Cape Verde Taste compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Cape Verde Taste most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Cape Verde Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cape Verde Taste have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cape Verde Taste means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cape Verde Taste inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cape Verde Taste is inspected around three times per year on average.

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